Nicholas Edward Meyer

Nicholas E. Meyer,
Nicholas E. Meyer, age 53, was born to eternal life on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on October 28, 1970, the son of Edward L. Meyer, Jr. and Joni (Gardipee) Meyer. He is preceded in death by both parents.
Nick moved from his home in Green Bay to St. Coletta's in Jefferson, Wisconsin when he was a young teenager. He graduated from St. Coletta's School in 1992. One of his goals after graduating was to move to Milwaukee and to live in an apartment, as he wanted to live close to his aunt and Uncle. He met this goal and moved to Milwaukee 8/13/04. Nick immediately became a resident with a group home through an organization called Options for Community Growth. Options offers a variety of services, including residential living and day programming for adults with disabilities. Nick loved everything there was about his new home and programming. He became a star - everyone fell in love with Nick.
Some of Nick's favorite things to do at the day program were playing Yahtzee, coloring, and singing karaoke. Johnny Cash's, "I fell into a burning ring of fire" could be heard throughout the building. At home, he loved watching Deal or No Deal and the Price is Right. He always thought he was the boss of the house and that it was his right to sit in the front of the van - and he could really hustle to get that front seat. A highlight for Nick was going on trips with Going Beyond Travel with Pam and her team. He went to many polka festivals, the Dells, flights all over the place. If he felt it was too long between trips, we'd get a "so, no more trips, huh?" Sundays were special for Nick - he loved to go shopping at the Dollar Store with his Uncle Brian, watch the Packer game while munching on favorite snacks, topped off with a good meal. It was a great day for him!
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his sisters, Kristin Meyer and Michelle (Jeff) Conte. He is close with Jeff, his brother-in-law and Michelle & Jeff's children - Kaitlyn, Emma, Ashley and Nicholas, Nick's nieces and nephew. He bonded with his Uncle Brian Moore at age 12 and they quickly became great friends. He has several beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. Aunts and uncles include Richard Gardipee, George Gardipee, and Suzanne (Brian) Moore, Malcolm McLouh. Sue (Alan) Hubbard, John (Mary Ann) Meyer, Ursula (Bill) Thomasma, Mary Coover, Catherine (Tom)Tracy, and Theresa (Dante) Kobek. Nick also developed a special bond with his father's second wife, Mary Ellen Troup, and her three children, Wilson (Diana Rigas) Troup, Kathryn (Mike) Limoni, Michael (Sarah)Troup and Mary Ellen's five grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, as well as his Aunt Judy (Gardipee) McLouth, Aunt Gay Ann Gardipee and Uncle Don Coover.
In addition to family, he will be especially missed by his many friends at Options for Community Growth.
Nick was the spicy guy - filled with love, joy & shenanigans. He lived life fully and well. May his love of life remain in our hearts.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at CHURCH AND CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME,15250 W. National Ave. New Berlin from 2:00PM until 4:00PM with the sharing of memories and stories at 3:00 pm. A private burial will be at the Allouez Cemetary, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Nick's name to GoingBeyondTravel.com scholarship fund, Special Olympics, and Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin.
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